Clady's negotiations in spotlight

July 15 deadline looms for Denver, left tackle

ENGLEWOOD -- Ryan Clady has proven to be as tough at the bargaining table as he is on pass rushers.

The somewhat monotonous, but extremely serious issue that is Clady's contract negotiations move to the center table this week at Broncos' headquarters.

If a multiyear contract extension is not reached by July 15, two things happen. One, the Pro Bowl left tackle must play the 2013 season on a one-year, $9.823 million salary that came when the Broncos placed the franchise tag on him.

No problem there.

Two, the chances increase Clady would leave for free agency following the 2013 season.

That would be a problem. Clady isn't just one of the league's best left tackles, he's the blind-side protector for a brilliant, if immobile quarterback named Peyton Manning.

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